University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Surgical Pre-Operative Nurse
Closing date: 31 May 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Pre Operative team at Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent. We are looking to recruit a nurse with excellent clinical skills, with a keen interest in the optimisation of patients prior to surgery to join our team, playing a vital role in delivering effective care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Applicants must have the relevant experience and knowledge of care delivery appropriate to this patient group, be creative, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills
Main duties of the job
- Deliver clinical practice based on policies, guidelines and evidence base to improve the outcomes and experiences of patients
- Provide professional clinical advice and judgements to the multi‑professional care team in relation to patient care and achieving positive patient outcomes and experiences
- To deliver safe, effective high‑quality care with compassion, dignity and respect
- To conduct clinical examinations of patients cardiovascular, respiratory and a musculoskeletal system, escalating abnormalities to the medical team
- Liaise with the medical team regarding patients who may require medical interventions prior to surgery
- To order investigations, including radiological investigations reflecting the Trust pre‑operative guidelines and / or clinical needs
- To interpret investigation results against agreed protocols
- To liaise with consultant anaesthetists regarding any potential anaesthetic challenges
- To work autonomously, managing a defined caseload of pre‑admission patients with varying levels of complexity
- To complete accurate medical history taking, including medications and identifying contraindications of medications with surgery / anaesthesia
About us
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
- NMC registered
- Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
- Approved counselling qualification
Experience & Knowledge
- Demonstrable evidence of management/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
- Demonstrable experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality.
- Evidence of teaching/nurturing
Skills and Ability
- To be able to demonstrate responsibility and accountability
- To be able to demonstrate knowledge on assessing associated risks and takes appropriate actionTo be able to demonstrate clinical workload prioritising and re‑prioritising
Communications and interpersonal skills
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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